Yemaya

Source: African Yoruba

Root Word: Yemoja

Derived From: Yemoja is the ocean goddess and mother figure in Yoruba mythology, ruling over all waters.

Meaning: A patron saint of Yoruba culture associated with the ocean, motherhood, and fertility.

Popularity History: In the process of globalization, Yemaya as a spiritual and cultural symbol has gradually been known and accepted by more cultures.